SAFETY (Staying safe when connecting with others online when blogging, gaming, chatting, on social networking sites, Recognizing predator grooming) / SECURITY (Setting strong passwords, Scams, Identity theft, Privacy policies) / DIGITAL LIFE (Limiting online activities, Avoiding inappropriate sites/images) / PRIVACY & DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS (Sexting / Revealing too much) / SELF-EXPRESSION & IDENTITY (How you present yourself online) / CONNECTED CULTURE (Cyberbullying / Online Community Building) / RESPECTING CREATIVE WORK (copyright, fair use) / SEARCHING / RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (Citing sources, Determining validity & purpose of sites)

LESSONS:

PRIVACY & DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS (Revealing Too Much, Online Predators)
"College Bound" (Common Sense Media)
  • Video (Abba's Story) and Discussion
  • Time 20-30 min.
  • Click here


EXTRA (OPTIONAL) CUSTOMIZED LESSONS:

Teen Volunteer Kit from Netsmartz (also listed for 12th gr.): http://www.netsmartz.org/Presentations
Help teens educate younger students about Internet safety with the Teen Volunteer Kit. Two NetSmartz presentations have been made easy for teens to deliver with
  • Word-for-word presenters notes
  • Presentation delivery tips
  • A guide for adult advisors with tips for working with teens